From the very first minutes of your visit, Osh envelops you with its diversity, which is evident in everything. Osh’s unique combination of cultures, languages and religions creates a sense of belonging, even if you’re far from home. It’s a city full of harmonious contrasts. You’ll find churches neighboring mosques, teahouses alongside pizzerias, street tightrope walkers performing near a professional theatre. Osh is a crossroads of cultures.

Walking along the streets of Osh feels a bit like stepping into a time machine. From the memorials to the military campaigns of Mikhail Frunze and Alymbek Datka, to the architectural marvels of the Shaybanids and Karakhanids, the threads of Central Asian history can be seen running through the city.

Osh’s varied landmarks reflect its spirit. After a walk through the old Toktogul Park, we will visit the St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church, where more than a hundred years ago the Orthodox community of Osh began to form. Then we will walk to the National Drama Theatre named after Sultan Ibraimov, and from there to the monument of the great ruler Alymbek Datka, near the Suleiman Mountain Museum Complex. We will next visit the Museum of Fine Arts named after Sadykov, before crossing the road to end our journey at the country’s oldest theatre, named in honor of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire.

Welcome to Osh!